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WorksheetsTo Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1-11
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What physical abnormality does Jem have as a result of a bad injury at the age of 13?
his spine is crooked in an s-curve
his left arm is shorter than his right arm
the pinky finger on his left hand is permanently bent
he is deaf in his right ear
Who is the narrator of the novel? (p. 6)
Scout
Jem
Atticus
unknown narrator
What happened to the first two clients Atticus represented in court? (p. 4)
they were hanged for murder
they skipped bond, almost getting Atticus disbarred
they were found “not guilty” of murder
they were attacked in jail due to the color of their skin
Which of the following statements best describes the town of Maycomb and most of its inhabitants? (p. 5)
relaxed, happy, and open-minded
balanced, forward-thinking, and progressive
modern, energetic, and fast-paced
old, poor, and slow-moving
Atticus Finch is described by his daughter as… (p. 6)
satisfactory
passionate
easily angered
heroic
Who is the mother figure for Scout and Jem in the novel? (p. 6 + whole book)
Atticus
Miss Maira
Calpurnia
Mayella
Who comes up with the fantastical idea to entice Boo Radley to come out of his house? (p. 8)
Dill
Scout
Jem
Calpurnia
What makes Boo Radley so intriguing to the children? (p. 9)
Although they had heard stories about him, they had never actually seen him.
He was reputed to have murdered 3 small children a few summers back.
The entire town believed he did not really exist.
Stories told by the locals made it sound as if Boo had the strength of 10 men.
What really makes the Radley family an oddity in the town of Maycomb? (p. 9)
They are reclusive, unsocial, and do not attend church.
They are the town drunks who spout racial slurs at people who walk down the street.
They come from money and feel they are above the poorer citizens of the town.
They are progressive and believe that people of color should intermingle.
What does Dill dare Jem to do (if he isn’t too scared?) (p. 14)
to jump off the top of the house
to run to the church and back
to go up and touch the Radley house
to swim across the pond behind their house
Which of the following lines supports Scout’s inference that Atticus paid Jem to walk her to school on her first day? (p. 16)
“…I heard an unfamiliar jingle in Jem’s pockets.”
“Jem condescended to take me to school the first day…”
“…to take me to school the first day, a job usually done by one’s parents…”
“…Jem was careful to explain that during school hours I was not to bother him…”
Why does Scout get off to a bad start with her 1st grade teacher, Miss Caroline? (p. 17)
Scout is too vocal about Miss Caroline being from North Alabama.
Miss Caroline is offended when Scout corrects her misspelling of a word at the blackboard.
Miss Caroline is upset that Scout already knows how to read.
Scout, being a tomboy, shows up to class wearing pants instead of a proper dress.
Why does Walter Cunningham refuse to follow Miss Caroline’s direction to borrow a quarter from her for his lunch? (p. 21)
The Cunningham’s are uncivilized, and he has not been taught proper manners.
His family is poor, and he will be unable to pay it back.
Walter actually brought his lunch, but he does not want Miss Caroline to see it and judge its contents.
He does not trust Miss Caroline’s intentions.
What can the reader infer from the line below? (p. 23) “By the time we reached our front steps Walter had forgotten he was a Cunningham.”
Walter was able to suspend his family’s high expectations long enough to dine at the Finch household.
Walter felt ashamed that his family was too poor to provide for his lunch.
Calpurnius would not appreciate Jem and Scout inviting Walter over for lunch.
Jem had made Walter feel welcome, which prevented him from feeling inferior.
Calpurnia reprimands Scout and forces her to eat in the kitchen because… (p. 24)
Scout was slurping her milk loudly in an attempt to entertain their guest.
Scout was rude to Walter Cunningham by questioning why he drenched his food in syrup.
Scout was smart-mouthed toward Calpurnia by questioning her grammar in front of a guest.
Scout made fun of Calpurnia’s cooking.
What did Burris Ewell produce that alarmed Miss Caroline? (p. 26)
a cootie
a mouse
a knife
a fake leg
Why does Scout announce to Atticus that she doesn’t want to go to school anymore after only the first day of class? (p. 29)
She found school to be incredibly boring.
She was upset that the teacher obviously didn’t like her.
She was distraught that the teacher told her to stop reading and writing at home.
She felt she knew more than the teacher and couldn’t possible learn anything from her.
What was the first “gift” Scout found in the live oak tree at the edge of the Radley lot? (p. 33)
a mysterious note written in a childlike handwriting
one quarter-sized marble and two smaller marbles
a dead mouse
two pieces of unwrapped chewing gum
When Scout’s tire ride veers out of control and into the Radley’s yard, what event happens that convinces her of Boo Radley’s existence? (p. 41)
she catches a glimpse of a person standing in the front window watching them
she hears a low laugh coming from inside the house
she sees Boo’s name carved into the column at the base of the front porch
she feels a hand reach out and stop the tire before it crashes into the steps
What gesture of kindness does Miss Maudie commonly do for the children once Scout befriends her? (p. 43)
She allows the children to jump on her arbors.
She takes them with her to the County Peach Festival.
She doesn’t tell on them when she sees them tapping on Boo Radley’s door.
She bakes them each a small cake whenever she bakes a big cake.
Why do Jem and Dill attempt to place a note on Boo Radley’s window sill using a fishing pole? (p. 47)
They want him to come out and talk to them.
They enjoy harassing the mysterious neighbor.
They want to know whether he put the trinkets in the knot hole of the tree.
They want to offer him some of Miss Maudie’s pies.
When Jem, Dill, and Scout are detected during the night in the Radley’s collard patch, what piece of evidence does Jem leave behind? (p. 54)
a dropped note
his pants
his house key
his shoe print
What puts an end to the trinkets left in the tree hole for Jem and Scout? (p. 62)
Atticus finds out about the secret hole and forbids the kids from visiting it.
The tree becomes diseased and has to be removed.
Nathan Radley fills in the knot hole with cement.
The children discover that Boo Radley is leaving the trinkets.
When it snows for the first time since 1885, Jem and Scout feel guilty because… (p. 64-65)
they know Miss Maudie’s azaleas will freeze
they are worried about how the cold will affect Boo Radley
they do not own a coat nor cold-weather boots
they have been told that bad children cause the seasons to change
What emergency rouses the Finch household at 1:00 AM on the coldest night of the year? (p. 69)
The snowman is mysteriously destroyed.
The school’s roof collapses due to the weight of the snow.
Miss Maudie’s house catches fire.
The heater goes out and Atticus is unable to fix it.
Who is assumed to have placed the wool blanket on Scout’s shoulders to warm her up? (p. 72)
Boo Radley
Dill
Jem
Miss Maudie
What is Atticus’s reply when Scout questions the reasoning of defending Tom Robinson even though he knows he will lose the case? (p. 76)
“Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win.”
“I’d be disbarred from practicing law if I didn’t at least pretend to defend this man, Scout.”
“It’s not about win or lose; it’s about how you play the game.”
“I will never manage to get us out of this sad little town if I don’t win this case. You understand that, don’t you?”
Why does Scout avoid numerous fist fights with Cecil? (p. 77)
Cecil is much larger than her and would likely win.
Atticus asked her not to fight, and she is trying to be noble and follow his directions.
Cecil is a sickly child, and Scout fears that she could genuinely harm him in a fight.
Atticus told Scout she will not be allowed to attend the family Christmas celebration at Finch Landing if she gets in a fight.
Aunt Alexandra’s issues with Scout draw attention to which of Scout’s character traits? (p. 81 + whole book)
Scout is mourning the loss of her mother, who died when she was very young.
Scout is rebellious and does not follow the directions given to her by Atticus.
Scout has a vivid imagination, which helps her pass the frequent periods of boredom found in Maycomb.
Scout is a tomboy who does not enjoy doing typical girly activities nor dressing as most girls do.
What unsavory fact does Francis share with Scout about Dill’s life? (p. 82)
Dill is actually Scout’s cousin, so they would be unable to get married.
Dill doesn’t have a permanent family; he gets passed from relative to relative.
Dill’s father is a colored man.
Dill has never been to school a single day in his life.
Who spanks Scout as punishment for hitting Francis in the mouth? (p. 85)
Aunt Alexandra
Jem
Atticus
Uncle Jack
Why does Atticus believe it is a sin to kill a mockingbird? (p. 90)
because mockingbirds are scavengers that benefit the food chain
because mockingbirds are described in the Bible as birds of paradise
because mockingbirds are the national bird of the United States
because mockingbirds don’t do a single thing except make music to be enjoyed
What makes Atticus different from the rest of the parents of Scout and Jem’s peers? (p. 90-92)
He has considerable more wealth because he is a lawyer.
He is much older, and, therefore, can’t do as many activities.
He is far more educated and considered to be a hero in the town.
He is unmarried, with children.
What visitor essentially shut down the neighborhood? (p. 93-95)
Tim Johnson, the mad dog
Boo Radley, the crazy neighbor
Dill, the summer visitor
Hurricane Sandy
What do the children discover to be Atticus Finch’s childhood nickname? (p. 98)
Atticus Fatticus
Ol’ One-Shot
Maycomb’s Finest
Slick Atti
What fatherly advice has Atticus given Jem in order to assist him in most situations? (p. 102 + multiple others)
to strive for perfection in everything he does
to watch out for his little sister at all costs
to always make sure he is absolutely correct before opening his mouth
to always be a gentleman
When Jem can no longer tolerate Mrs. Dubose’s hateful comments, he… (p. 103)
attacks her camellia bushes with his sister’s baton
throws a baseball through her front window
hurls a tirade of insults and curses back at her
walks 5 blocks out of his way in order to avoid passing in front of her house
What form of punishment does Mrs. Dubose expect for Jem? (p. 105)
She expects him to feed and water her pets for the remainder of the summer.
She expects him to cook her dinner for a full month.
She expects him to fix all of her windows, including the ones that aren’t broken.
She expects him to come over and read to her for 2 hours each day.
After Mrs. Dubose passes away, Atticus tells Jem that she… (p. 111)
was really Atticus’s aunt
had been a morphine addict
had committed suicide
left all of her worldly possessions to Jem and Scout
What “present” does Mrs. Dubose leave for Jem? (p. 111)
a box containing a white, waxy, perfect camellia
a new baton to replace the one he broke in half
a savings book denoting that she has paid for Jem’s future education
a bag containing comic books
